Grilling

Sorry Californians, no pictures. I forgot my camera when partaking of the endless generosity of the Wheel and Sprocket crowd that hosted what may be the final Odd Tuesday Ride. No pictures of the grilled meats or the three fantastic bikes they had for people to demo either, though by the time we got back from the ride it was already dark.

We ended up there at one point, as the fencing around the flood control work is down. It was again a joy to be out in the forest with my bike and the company was good. They say riding by yourself is more enjoyable as one is not pushed beyond what they see as comfortable limits, condition or ability wise. But these Odd Tuesday Rides are always no drop rides so anyone who rides their bike at least once a week should be able to enjoy them. A brisk pace but not too fast, stopping at regular intervals to check everyone is still there and to explain the trail system in the area.

And it is nice to ride in a group. Keeping a tight formation, at least to start, keeping one on their toes, accelerating and break in quick response to the one you are behind to keep right on their back tire.

Riding to the event made it well over a fifteen mile ride for me. Wasn’t expecting it to be so dark when we got back from the ride and I had to get a brat and a burger afterwards. So the ride home was very dark and my bike was fit for racing meaning… I should have brought my lights.

Here are the Morning Glories that cover our fence. It takes most of the Summer for them to fill out and bloom. Dreamed of that land of the morning calm last night and most all my friends there. (That would be Korea) We have a second batch of baby rabbits invading our back yard this year. They hardly pay us any notice even though we are into the R months. You know you shouldn’t eat rabbit in months that don’t have an R in them. They can carry a fever in the Summer. Maybe I’ll get up hunting in the North Woods this year, at least small game. Today will be yard work.

The WORS 2012 season schedule is out. I am planning to be in fantastic shape next year. Getting back into the spirit though my former adversaries seem absent from the races this year. Have to take on a whole new crowd next year. Have to get a trainer before the New Year. Emery’s has some trainers and other fitness equipment. A full service bicycle place with a side of home fitness and a slice of triathlon gear for desert. They always have a high end computerized trainer available to demo. I never tested the equipment as I never had the money to buy one yet.

Very few peaches this year. Alois has been taking advantage of the fine weather Europe has been experiencing recently and doing lots of riding. Looking forward to his next post. Renewing his glider certification is more complicated than he thought.

My mother is making the doctors look good as her surgery went well. Her healing is a bit slower than desired so she is still in the hospital after her heart surgery. Thanks to all concerned.